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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Approval for land monetisation at Pragati Maidan to build a five-star hotel
ITPO’s mega project to redevelop Pragati Maidan into a world class
International Exhibition and Convention Centre
ITPO authorised to transfer 3.7 acres of land at Pragati Maidan on a 99 year fixed leasehold basis
Special Purpose Vehicle to be formed by ITDC and IRCTC for development and operation of a five-star hotel with modern amenities
Hotel facility will add value to IECC project and promote India as a global destination for trade & commerce along with employment generation
Gives fillip to the landmark International Trade Fair which champions various flagship initiatives like ‘Make in India’, ‘Skill India’ and ‘Invest India’
Implementation of IECC project is in full swing and it is scheduled to be completed in 2020-21
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the plan and authorised India Trade Promotion Organisation  to transfer 3.7 acres of land at Pragati Maidan on a 99 year fixed leasehold basis at a price of Rs. 611 crore in favour of the SPV, which will be formed by India Tourism Development Corporation  and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation  for development and operation of a five-star hotel.
The implementation of the International Exhibition and Convention Centre  project is in full swing and is scheduled to be completed in the year 2020-21.
In order to ensure completion of the hotel project at Pragati Maidan in a fast track mode, the SPV will take necessary steps including selecting a suitable developer and operator third party through a transparent competitive bidding process to construct, run and manage  the hotel on a long-term fixed lease basis.
In line with the vision of Government to revolutionise India’s infrastructure and tourism with the best of standards and service, ITPO is implementing its mega project of redevelopment of Pragati Maidan into world-class IECC. Throughout the World, a hotel facility is an integral part of any Meetings, Initiatives, Conferences and Exhibitions  hub/destination.
The hotel facility is an integral part of IECC project which will promote India as a global Meetings, Initiatives, Conferences and Exhibitions  hub and promote trade & commerce along with employment generation. The hotel will add value to IECC project and will benefit Indian trade & industry.
Additionally, the International Trade Fair which has lakhs of visitors and small traders participating every year will also benefit from this transformation of Pragati Maidan. Increased facilities and modern amenities will greatly benefit the participating traders, entrepreneurs and visitors. This will ensure higher turnout at the Trade Fair, revitalising it and providing a vibrant platform to expand their business horizons and promote Indian goods and services.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Ambala Division of Northern Railways provides essential safety and sanitisation kits to its frontline staff
Chandigarh, April 30, 2020
Ambala division of Northern Railway has providedits Front line staff of Parcel and Goods services of the division with sanitization/ hygiene kits containing three layer masks, gloves, soaps, alcohol based liquid sanitizers, metal sanitizers and tissue papers. The Parcel staff and Goods staff are discharging their duties with necessary precautionsamidthe circumstances arising out of Covid-19 outbreak. And ensuring the supply of essential goods through its freight operations and running of special parcel trains.
Under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager Sh. Gurinder Mohan Singh, the Division has undertaken various initiatives in view of Covid Pandemic like:
- Monitoring through ArogyaSetu App: All staff have been advised to check his health status on ArogyaSetu app before leaving for duty. They have been advised to report on duty if their status is shown as safe.
- Disinfection/Deep sanitization of Parcel& goods Offices and common area: It is being ensured that each and every office is properly disinfected.
- Practicing Social distancing: Bare minimum staff is being engaged in loading/unloading activities to practice social distancing.
- Provision of safety/sanitization kit: Each Front line staff of Parcel and Goods services of the division is being provided a hygiene kit.
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More such initiatives will be taken in coming days in order to facilitate smooth operations and ensure continued freight services & special parcel train services in service of nation during this hour of crisis.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Scholarship Schemes
This Ministry is implementing various Centrally Sponsored and Central Sector Schemes for educational upliftment of the marginalized sections including Persons with Disabilities  by providing scholarship to them. The details of the of scholarship schemes implemented by this Ministry and the number of beneficiaries of these schemes during 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 are given below:
The funds have been released during COVID-19 pandemic for the above scholarship schemes.
The number of beneficiaries of these schemes during 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21
A. Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
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Sl. no.
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Name of the Schemes
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Beneficiaries 
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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1.
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Post Matric Scholarship to SC students 
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60.29
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52.80
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57.42
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2.
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Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC students studying in classes IX and X
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26.30
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28.09
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29.65
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3.
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Pre-Matric Scholarship to the children of those engaged in occupations involving cleaning and prone to health hazards 
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0.18
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2.00
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2.30
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4.
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Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC students
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114.81
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94.18
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No. of beneficiaries are provided by States/Uts with subsequent year's proposal
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5.
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Post -Matric Scholarship for OBC students
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43.12
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40.94
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No. of beneficiaries are provided by States/Uts with subsequent year's proposal
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6.
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Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students
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0.21338
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2.21148
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No. of beneficiaries are provided by States/Uts with subsequent year's proposal
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7.
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Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship for DNT Student
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0.53
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0.56
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No. of beneficiaries are provided by States/Uts with subsequent year's proposal
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8.
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National Overseas Scholarship for SC students 
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100|
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100|
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100In Numbers
B. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 
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SL. No.
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Name of the Schemes
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Beneficiaries in numbers
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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1
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Pre-Matric Scholarship 
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6,767
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22,218
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1438
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2.
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Post-Matric Scholarship (For Class XI to Post-graduate Degree/Diploma
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22,953
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19,978
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3325
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3.
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Top Class Education Scholarship .
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78
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239
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61
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4.
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National Fellowship for PwDs (For M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Indian Universities.
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566
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537
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289
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5.
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National Overseas Scholarship .
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5
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5
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7
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Rattan Lal Kataria in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
Career Guidance for Students
Central Board of Secondary Education  organizes a two day capacity building programme for the teachers on career guidance of students. The trained teachers take sessions with senior students in their respective schools. The programme focuses on dimensions of career information, strategies and resources used in imparting career information, setting up a career resources room in a school, role of a teacher in imparting career guidance and understanding career development.
In Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan  services of counselors are engaged on part time contractual basis in all Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country. There is also a provision of inviting experts from different fields to sensitize students about the career options available for them to pursue.
In Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas  career guidance sessions are conducted regularly by the Counselors, Teachers and Vice Principals. Special sessions are also conducted for students in JNVs by inviting eminent experts of various fields.
National Scholarship Portal  is one-stop solution through which various services starting from student application, application receipt, processing and disbursal of various scholarships to students are enabled. The main objective of NSP is to ensure timely disbursement of scholarships to students and to provide a common portal for various scholarships schemes of Central and State Governments. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme  of D/o SE&L is on-boarded on NSP. The details are available on the NSP Portal. The link is as follows: https://scholarships.gov.in
The information was given by the Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog Releases Compendium of Best Practices on Home-Based Management of Covid-19
NITI Aayog today released Home-Based Management of Covid-19, a compendium of best practices adopted by states to combat the pandemic.
The report was launched by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Rajiv Kumar, Member  Dr Vinod K. Paul, CEO Amitabh Kant, and Additional Secretary Dr Rakesh Sarwal.
The compendium presents a holistic picture of various home-based care models adopted by the states and summarizes basic principles and practical recommendations. Several of these successful strategies can be replicated and scaled up.
Over the past two years, the country has been facing an unprecedented public health crisis in the form of Covid-19. Since the onset of the pandemic, state governments have responded with various innovative measures to contain the spread of the virus. The changing dynamics of the Covid-19 infection called for early identification, remote monitoring, and appropriate referral mechanism to reduce the number of severe cases and deaths. This led to the formulation of a ‘home-based care model for Covid-19’.
Why Home-Based Care?
Home-based care is a low-cost model and can reach many people at the same time with the help of digital tools such as telemedicine/call centres/apps, etc. It emerged as an important pillar of pandemic management. Various home-care best practices included in this document provided holistic support to patients and their families.
However, there could be some limitations if all services are not connected and integrated at all levels and if there are delays in referrals, transportation, and admissions. There is a risk of the spread of infection to family members if protocols are not followed properly. Clear standard operating procedures and triaging are therefore extremely critical for efficient home care. Hospitalization should be accessible at well-functioning referral facilities.
The integrated command and facilitation centres should be flexible, adaptable, and resilient for use in Covid-19, and adaptable non-Covid related services in a quiescent pandemic situation.
Community engagement and management have contributed to the large-scale take-up of home-based care. Local efforts are essential for better case management and for reducing fear and stigma. Community preparedness can help in ensuring that no one is left behind. The practices on home-based care described in this compendium may be adopted, adapted, and replicated by the states/UTs for scale-up in respective contexts, building on their experiences.
It is hoped that the compendium will provide strategic direction to decision-makers for designing sustainable healthcare models at the national and sub-national levels.
The full report can be accessed here: https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-11/State-practices-on-home-based-care-forCOVID-19.pdf
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
First ever Virtual India International Jwellery Show will be held on tomorrow Monday, October12, 2020 at 9.30am.
The IIJS show organised by The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India . Near about 350+ exhibitors showcasing their exquisite jewellery collections to over 10000+ visitors registered at the show.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways ,Shri Piyush Goyal and Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Udhhav Thakre will be addressing at the inaugural ceremony which starts from 9.30 AM.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Schemes of Welfare Measures for Transgender Persons
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has submitted a concept note for scheme of Welfare measures for Transgender Persons. The Ministry has given funds to National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation for conducting skill development of members of Transgender Community. So far, the corporation has sanctioned skill development training programmes for 330 members of transgender community to 7 Sector Skill Councils and Training Institutes. Funds have been also released to National Institute of Social Defence  for implementing various welfare programmes like setting up of pilot shelter homes, conducting workshops.
A composite scheme is being formulated for the welfare of Transgender Persons for which a concept note has already been submitted.Out of Rs 150.00 lakhs released to NBCFDC, Rs 118.05 lakhs has been used by Corporation, so far, for providing Subsistence Allowance/ration kits to 6,940 persons during Covid period.16 health camps were organised wherein 1,240 transgender persons undertook medical consultation. A COVID helpline was setup for providing counselling to distressed callers from the transgender community during lock-down. NBCFDC also disbursed subsistence allowance of Rs.1500/- per person directly into the account of the 5,711 Transgender Persons left without livelihood due to COVID-19 lockdown.
National Institute of Social Defence  is setting up of 13 pilots of Garima Greh  for Transgender Persons. One Garima Greh has already been inaugurated at Vadodara, Gujarat. NISD has also conducted awareness generation programs onDrug Abuse Prevention for Transgender Persons.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Rattan Lal Katariain a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
IMPACT OF PRICE RISE ON KHADI PRODUCTION
Ministry of MSME, through Khadi and Village Industries Commission’s  Departmental Central Sliver Plants , are procuring cotton only from Cotton Corporation of India . KVIC is aware of increase of prices of raw material  from the month of September 2021 onwards. In order to maintain cost of the fabric, thereby achieving the sales target, the difference of price hike of raw material  and Khadi fabric produced is met from the Price Fluctuation Fund available with Departmental Central Sliver Plants, without revision of sliver/roving cost produced by the plant till 31.03.2022 i.e Rs. 227/Kg.
Further, as the cost of the cotton increased in the market, KVIC has to revise the cost of Sliver/roving w.e.f. 01.04.2022 to Rs. 385/Kg. Thereafter, cost of cotton has substantially reduced and cost of sliver/roving have also been brought down correspondingly by about 40% from 01.04.2023 as compared to 01.04.2022 at Rs. 265/Kg. Due to such timely measures taken by KVIC, the demand and supply of the raw material to the KIs has been kept unaffected resulting in unhindered production performance by the KIs.
No such proposal to exempt the current five per cent GST applied on the cotton sliver is under consideration with the Government. Khadi Institutions have not been shut down due to low production.
Government of India, through Khadi and Village Industries Commission, has been taking following steps for strengthening of KVIC:
- Promote Khadi Mark and create a niche for Khadi and Village Industries  products based on quality and sustainability.
- Under Workshed Scheme, financial assistance is provided upto Rs. 1,20,000/- for construction of Individual Workshed and Rs. 80,000/- per artisan for construction of Group Workshed for improving the working condition of Khadi workers.
- Under Strengthening of Infrastructure of Existing Weak Khadi Institutions, financial assistance is provided upto Rs. 15.00 lakh to KIs for capital expenditure and working capital.
- To enhance earning of the artisans, KVIC has increased the spinning wages from Rs. 7.50/- per hank to Rs. 10.00 per hank w.e.f 01.04.2023.
- In order to improve the quality and increase the productivity for reducing the roving cost, Refurbishment/Modernization of the CSPs in consultation with Textile Research Association has been under taken.
This information was given by Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN 5G TEST BED TO BE ESTABLISHED AT MILITARY COLLEGE OF TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING , MHOW
An Indian 5G test bed is to be established at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering , Mhow in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras . An Memorandum of Understanding  to facilitate the same was signed between MCTE & IIT-M at a function in Chennai today. The test bed will facilitate Indian Army to utilise the 5G technology for its operational use, especially along its borders.
The MoU signed will give an impetus to induction of systems, devices & equipment using niche technology and also use of AI based algorithms for enhancing capabilities of our Armed Forces. It will also promote collaborative and cooperative research and facilitate exchange of ideas for development of new technologies. It will encourage students, faculties and scientist for research in area of 5G communications and development of military applications. Joint partnership between MCTE and IIT-Madras aims to accelerate Indian Army’s indigenisation efforts for achieving ‘Atmanirbharta’ in the fields of communications and provide a testing facility for Tri-Service and thus act as a catalyst for Research and Development. Under the ambit of the MoU, IIT Madras will provide consultancy, duly supported by research for feasibility studies and prototype development on 5G enabled future communications.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a detailed meeting with senior ministers and officials to review India’s response to Covid-19 pandemic. The meeting reviewed the national level status and preparation in the context of the pandemic. The meeting also took stock of situation in different states and union territories including Delhi. The meeting was attended by the Home Minister, Health Minister, Principal Secretary to PM, Cabinet Secretary, Health Secretary, DG ICMR and other related conveners of the Empowered Groups.
Dr. Vinod Paul, Member NITI, Convenor of the Empowered Group of Medical Emergency Management Plan, made a detailed presentation on the current status and likely scenario of Covid-19 cases in the medium term. It was observed that out of the total cases two-thirds are in 5 states with an overwhelming proportion of cases in big cities. In view of the challenges being faced, particularly by the large cities, it was discussed to augment testing as well as the number of beds and services to effectively handle the peak surge of daily cases.
Prime Minister took cognizance of the recommendations of the Empowered Group on city- and district-wise requirements of hospital beds/isolation beds which will be required and instructed Health Ministry officials to undertake emergency planning in consultation with the States/UTs. He also advised the Ministry to ensure suitable preparations in view of the start of the Monsoon season.
The present and emerging scenario of the Covid 19 disease in the capital was discussed and the projections for next 2 months was deliberated. Prime Minister suggested that Home Minister and Health Minister should convene an emergency meeting with Lt Governor, Chief Minister of Government of NCT Delhi in presence of all senior officials of Government of India, Government of Delhi and officials of Municipal Corporations of Delhi to plan a coordinated and comprehensive response to handle the challenge posed by rising cases of Covid-19.
It was noted and appreciated that there have been many instances of outstanding work done by several states, districts and cities in containing and controlling the outbreak successfully. These success stories and best practices should be widely disseminated to provide inspiration and innovative ideas to others.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Permanent Mission of India to the WTO in Geneva signs tripartite MoU withCentre for Trade and Investment Law, New Delhi and Centre for Trade and Economic Integration of The Graduate Institute, Geneva, for capacity building and research in International Trade Law and Policy
MOU seeks to provide valuable academic and research opportunities to the professional staff of CTIL and the officials of the Government of India
MoU to enhance India’s capacity in formulating its foreign trade policy
On 26 November 2021, the Permanent Mission of India to the WTO in Geneva , the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, New Delhi , Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, and the Centre for Trade and Economic Integration of The Graduate Institute, Geneva  signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding  in Geneva to begin collaboration towards research and capacity-building in the field of international trade law and policy. The MOU was signed by India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative H.E. BrajendraNavnit, Prof. James J. Nedumpara, Head, Centre for Trade and Investment Law, and Prof.JoostPauwelyn, Professor of International Law at The Graduate Institute.
The MOU seeks to provide valuable academic and research opportunities to the professional staff of CTIL and the officials of the Government of India in the field of international trade and investment law. The tripartite MoU establishes collaboration channels between CTIL and CTEI while the PMI will play a key facilitative role for activities under the MoU.
For the next three years, various capacity-building programmes and activities will be carried out under the MoU to enhance the understanding of the government officials and CTIL’s research staff and academics on contemporary issues of international trade and build support for India’s positions on international trade and investment law. CTIL and CTEI will undertake joint research projects, conferences and workshops in the field of international trade and investment law. The MOU aims to enhance India’s capacity in formulating its foreign trade policy and contribute towards ensuring stability in the global trade regime through, first, exchange of faculties and staff for study, research or teaching purposes, second, through an internship programme for CTEI students at CTIL, and third, submission of India focused projects to CTIL/CTEI TradeLab, a clinical legal education project on trade and investment law.
Overall, this MOU is an important initiative in providing valuable global academic and research opportunities in the field of trade and investment law to Indian government officials, CTIL professional staff and Indian students focused in this discipline.